Starting A Business

Interested in starting a business Downtown? Here are all the resources you’ll need – including small business assistance, commercial, retail and real estate companies and contacts for all the major government agencies.

Business Planning Assistance

JAX CHAMBERThe Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business advocacy organization. This includes helping to attract and establish new businesses and contribute to responsible economic growth and a better quality of life for all people in Jacksonville. JAX Chamber leads regional economic development by supporting the growth of businesses in the Jacksonville area.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)SBA is an independent agency of the federal government that aids, counsels, assists and protects the interests of small business concerns. The SBA provides technical assistance that covers training and counseling, financial assistance, contracting assistance and disaster recovery assistance for small business owners.

SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC)SBDC programs provide up-to-date management advice, training and information to help business owners and to assist potential owners in getting started on the right foot. SBDC offers workshops that cover topics from starting basics, to marketing, accounting/record keeping, financing, and taxes.

Please visit sbdc.unf.edu for more information about SBDC's free business consulting services.

Realtors & Leasing Agents

Finding the right commercial space for your business is key to its success. With the list of realtors and leasing agents to help you find that great Downtown location, getting your business moving has never been easier.

Available Downtown Retail Space

The database below is compiled from property owner submissions and do
not represent all leasing opportunities in Downtown Jacksonville. For
more information or to include your retail space on this listing,
contact our director of district services, Jennifer Hewett-Apperson, at 904-634-0303, ext. 224, or jennifer@downtownjacksonville.org.